Dolna Banya

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Dolna Banya is a small, but lively village. The square has a vegetable market, bakery, 2 bars, the main one is called Rothmans, with english speaking waitresses. The inside of the village's Bulgarian Orthodox church is covered in beautiful murals, the churchyard located next to a stream. The local stadium is named Vasil Levski, a tribute to the leader of Bulgaria's liberation from the Ottoman Empire and the national stadium of the same name in Sofia. Dolna Banya is easily accessible by car. There is a daily bus that runs from the Sofia bus depot through other villages in the area. However, buses run more frequently from Sofia to Kostenets (8 km from Dolna Banya. From Kostenets transportation is available every 30 minutes to Dolna Banya. Trains also run about every hour between Sofia and Kostenets. Dating back from Roman and Thracian times, this stunning area and so far undiscovered area of Bulgaria, has only be known to locals. Here, we give you full details on all the villages within the Dolna Banya and Kostenets region along with plenty of photos. The mineral water and spas are some of the best quality in the whole area and as such, the popularity of the Dolna Banya has risen considerably. The Dolna Banya and Kostenets region has to be the richest region in Bulgaria for quality spas, abundance of mineral water and stunning scenery. Plus, everything is just down the road from Borovets ski resort which gives the area all year round usage and there is easy access to Sofia airport which is 1 hour away. There is no need to visit anywhere else except this region as it has it all! The Ibar Golf and Country Club will be like a new town with fantastic new developments coming on the market, world class golf and brand new spa facilities.